Baby News...

Well, last week I had to go get blood work done to test for gestational diabetes, which is a pretty normal test now-a-days to have done, especially at this point in any woman's pregnancy. I got a phone call yesterday afternoon that my test came back high! I guess that normal blood sugar levels are considered anything under 130, mine was at 137! So close- yet so far away. So now I have to go back in on December 29th for a 3 hour long test where I have to fast, and then drink this glucose mixture, sit for 3 hours and each hour the nurse comes and draws my blood. Eww. I was pretty disappointed to know that I could have gestational diabetes, but as long as it's caught and treated Roman and I will be fine. I guess from what the nurse over the phone told me is that I could come back normal my next test, but if not I will have to go on a special diet, and test my blood sugar levels after every meal. She also mentioned that if left untreated, it could cause me to have a really big baby! I'm happy with a healthy chunky baby... but no 10 pounders for me please! :) My plan now since I have until the 29th for my test, is to look up recipes and diets for diabetics and if I can eat that way from now until after Roman is born I am hoping to regulate my blood sugar myself so I won't be under the doctors care for it. I'll let you know what happens! Wish me luck!